Hormones play a huge role: testosterone, growth hormone, cortisol, insulin—they all respond to training, diet, and sleep. High cortisol (stress) can hinder recovery; good sleep enables HGH release. Training in the morning vs evening affects hormone levels differently (testosterone higher in morning, but strength peaks later in day). Nutrition (especially carbs post workout) and sleep help regulate insulin and growth hormone. Understanding this gives you an edge: it’s not just about how you train, but when and how you recover.
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